Last chapter. Quick but nice chapter. Sequel coming soon.
Chapter 14 Zack and Cody
The surgery dragged on and on. To Carey it seemed like every minute was an hour. She and Maddie stayed in Cody's room. Cody was improving a little. He was responding to touch and his heart rate would go up if people talked to him. He had defied the odds and was making a fast recovery.
Carey and Maddie eventually fell asleep. They were exhausted from the days rollercoaster events. Carey was woken up by a nurse touching her shoulder.
"Mrs. Martin. Zack is out of surgery. His condition is critical but he's going to make it. He's a very lucky boy," said the nurse.
"Thank you," said Carey.
"We'll be moving him to a room soon. You can see him in about fifteen minutes," said the nurse. Carey nodded. She woke Maddie up and told her about Zack. Maddie was thrilled that he had made it.
Zack didn't look any different then before. Only this time he was bandaged all over. His chest and stomach had been opened and even his back had been operated on a little. The viral infection was gone and now Zack was receiving medicine to help cure him. Carey kissed him all over his face. She had nearly lost him. Now she felt even closer to him. She knew he was in for a long and painful recovery. But she knew that there was one person who would comfort Zack and take care of him more then anyone. One person who would do anything for his brother. Cody. Carey sat down next to her son and watched him sleep.
Zack woke up one week after his final surgery. He was still weak but was able to talk and eat on his own. But after two weeks he had still not seen Cody. Cody was still recovering from his operations. Finally after three weeks, Cody was given a clean bill of health and was discharged from the hospital. Zack was far from a complete recovery. Cody snuck into Zack's room late one rainy night. Zack was sleeping soundly. Cody laid down next to his brother and watched him sleep. Zack had been through so much in such a short amount of time. And Cody knew his journey was far from over. Zack yawned and woke up. He looked at Cody and smiled sleepily.
"Hi, Cody," said Zack.
"Hey, buddy," said Cody, kissing the top of Zack's head. Zack yawned again.
"Go back to sleep. We can talk when your stronger," said Cody. Zack nodded. Cody sat up so Zack could put his head on his chest. Cody wrapped his arms around his brother and held him as he slept.
I thought a simple ending would work. Sequel coming soon. Thanks everyone for reading.